RN- Recovery (PACU)

EliteCare Medical Staffing • Anacortes, WA

17d • $22 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking two skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Recovery Unit (PACU) in Anacortes, Washington. This role is crucial for providing high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Minimum of [insert years] years of nursing experience in recovery or critical care preferred.
• Strong critical care skills and knowledge of cardiac rhythms.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Preop and PACU settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
• Monitor patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery, assessing vital signs and levels of consciousness.
• Maintain a nurse-patient ratio of 1:1 for admissions in Preop and up to 5 for discharges; PACU ratio of 1:2, escalating to 1:1 for airway management.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to protocols and safety standards.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families about recovery processes and post-operative care.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

What This Job Offers

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